“I have always been a huge fan of American Idoland really enjoyed my time as a mentor on the show,” says Harry “And I am honored that they’ve asked me to be a judge this season. As an entertainer, I am truly excited to bring my perspective to American Idol, and to help emerging performers find their way.”

Do you think we’ll be hearing some of Harry’s famous sounds? We sure hope so! Jennifer Lopez, on the other hand, announced her participation through Twitter with a simple hashtag—#IDOL2014TheRemix